RV Garage Home

That makes sense, John.  What state are you thinking of moving to and what approximate cost do you estimate?

We are moving to Washington.  New build costs are $250 to $300 per square foot.  A lot of that is new energy code requirements.  The builders I've talked to insisted that an unfinished garage is still 'conditioned' space and they want the same price.

I have not priced out pole barns yet but I estimate that cost at less than $30 per square foot.

John,
Your estimate is probably very close for building a pole barn storage space.  Our cost was approximately $25 per square foot, including a heated shop.  Our building is actually not a pole barn, but rather 2" by 6" stud wall construction with concrete footings so it ended up costing more than a pole barn would have cost.  Our cost was less for us because Susie and I built it ourselves.  Just tell Carrie that you "need" a big building.
Gary

No worries Gary, Carrie is fully on board.  Maybe more than me because she wants the rig under cover.

I doubt we will insulate or heat our barn as I'll have separate shop space in the house.  As designed right now it will be sort of a 4 car garage with the front two spaces walled off as a shop with a 6 foot door so I can expand into the garage with larger projects.

The pole barn will need take care of the RV, garden tractor and stuff and other storage space.  Space is the issue as we are dealing with buffers and set backs that limit how big we can build.

John,
Sounds like a good plan.  You will enjoy having your PC inside.  Keep us posted with pictures of your progress.  Susie and I are hoping to head out your way in a couple years.  Take care and tell Carrie "Hi" for us.
Gary and Susie

Living in S.E. Texas I’ve always kept my MH's under cover, on concrete with fhu. The hookups allow the AC, which is required in the summer, the roof keeps the sun off, & the concrete makes working under it less of an issue. You will never have one to large either.

Living in S.E. Texas I’ve always kept my MH's under cover, on concrete with fhu. The hookups allow the AC, which is required in the summer, the roof keeps the sun off, & the concrete makes working under it less of an issue. You will never have one to large either.

fhu = Full Hook Up?

We are trying to figure out a full hookup for our RV parking, so it can be a 'guest RV' spot also. FHU would be great... but our septic field is higher than the RV spot, requiring a lift station. Has this been an issue for others here?

When 'hooked up' I have a habit of turning off the water unless its being used, as unattended water emergencies almost always are the worst. Do you leave yours pressured 24/7?

Thanks!